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How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Winter

During the winter, warm indoor air, hot showers, and wind can make your skin dry, chapped, and cracked. This can feel uncomfortable and can also affect your appearance. Fortunately, there are some small changes you can make to your routine to keep your skin hydrated and healthy this winter.

A Healthy Diet Can Keep Your Skin Hydrated

Your diet has a major impact on the health of your skin. Eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, nuts, beans, olive oil, squash, and flaxseeds, can hydrate the skin from the inside. You can also take fish oil supplements.

Drinking enough water is important all year, but especially in the winter. Drinking water can help keep your skin healthy, but it is not a cure-all for dry winter skin.

How to Avoid Drying out Your Skin

Hot showers and baths can feel relaxing after time spent out in the cold, but they can also dry out your skin because hot water breaks down the lipid barrier and causes skin to lose moisture. Take warm baths or showers instead.

Over-washing with soap and hot water can rob your skin of its natural oils. Avoid over-washing and apply a moisturizer while your skin is still damp to help it retain moisture.

A humidifier can add moisture to the air in your home. Leave it on at night when you are sleeping.

Exfoliate Less Often in the Winter

Exfoliating your skin can remove dead cells and leave you with a smooth complexion, but doing it too much in the winter can damage your skin. Exfoliate about once every one to two weeks in the winter.

Use the Right Products on Your Skin

Before you go to bed, put a heavy moisturizer on your skin. Look for a product that contains oatmeal, natural oils, or essential oils to help treat dry skin. Put a hand cream on your hands before you go to bed. Put a rich moisturizer on your feet and put on a pair of socks to help seal in the moisture.

If you have a lightweight moisturizer that you like, you can continue to use it in the winter, but you should pair it with a serum. Apply the lightweight moisturizer first, wait five minutes for it to be absorbed, and then apply a serum or moisturizer. You can moisturize your face in the morning and at night.

Your skin needs to be protected from the sun every day, even in the winter. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day, regardless of the weather.

Keep Your Lips Hydrated

Your lips need to be moisturized in the winter too. Use an exfoliating treatment once a week to remove dead skin cells. Don’t use scented products or lip stains that contain ingredients that could dry out your lips. Carry lip balm for times when your lips need a little extra moisture.

Have Your Makeup Done for a Special Occasion

Following these tips will help you have healthy and hydrated skin this winter. If you have a special event coming up, such as a holiday party or a winter wedding, and you need to have your makeup done, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar. We can help you choose the right colors and products for your event and give you skin care tips to keep your complexion healthy all year. Schedule your appointment today.

How to Prevent Makeup from Clogging Your Pores

If you wear makeup regularly, you may also suffer from occasional breakouts. Cosmetic-induced acne is most common on the chin and cheeks. It can cause small whitish bumps or red pimples. If you have cosmetic-induced acne and try to cover it with makeup, it can get worse.

Choosing the Right Makeup

The best way to avoid cosmetic-induced acne is to sometimes not wear makeup. On days that you do wear makeup, apply it sparingly. Use sheer, water-based, non-comedogenic, and fragrance-free products to avoid clogging your pores. Apply them with a light touch for just a few seconds to reduce the risk of irritation. Acne-fighting makeup may not actually provide protection from acne. These products often do not contain enough acne-fighting ingredients to be effective. You can use mineral makeup if it does not cause itchiness and irritation.

How to Apply Makeup

When you apply primer, gently tap it on with your hands. Do not massage it in because that can cause irritation. Avoid a primer with fragrance.

Use a sheer or light coverage foundation. Apply it with a light touch using your bare hands. If you are using a powder or mineral foundation, gently brush it on for a few seconds. Do not use a full- or heavy-coverage foundation, one labeled all-day or long-wearing, or one with fragrance. Do not use a sponge or applicator because they can irritate your skin.

Use a clean, dry powder puff to apply pressed powder quickly and gently. Do not apply it for more than a few seconds. Avoid a product with fragrance.

If you need to conceal problem areas, apply a concealer lightly with your bare hands. Avoid heavy or greasy products.

Apply powder blush for a few seconds with a light touch. Avoid liquid blush and fragrance.

Quickly and gently apply bronzer. Avoid bismuth oxychloride because it can make your skin itchy and irritated.

Apply tinted moisturizer gently with your bare hands. You can add five or six drops of jojoba oil before you apply it. Only use one moisturizer and avoid fragrance.

How to Remove Makeup

To remove your eye makeup, put mineral oil or jojoba oil on a cotton pad or cotton ball. Do not use it on other parts of your face because that can cause irritation. Wash off foundation, powder, concealer, and blush with a facial cleanser using your hands for 10 seconds or less. If your makeup does not come off easily, switch to a lighter formula. Avoid using wipes, towelettes, scrubbers, and washcloths.

Make an Appointment to Have Your Makeup Done for a Special Occasion

If you have a special occasion such as a wedding or party coming up, schedule an appointment at The Beauty Bar. We can help you choose the right makeup so you will shine on your special day. We can also give you tips on how to apply makeup and keep your skin healthy every day. Make an appointment at The Beauty Bar today.

How Often Do You Need to Wash Your Face?

One of the most important parts of your beauty routine is washing your face. Daily cleansing is necessary to remove dirt, oil, makeup, and sweat that can clog your pores. This allows your pores to breathe and can help prevent breakouts. Washing your face also helps your skin absorb products better.

In general, you should wash your face once or twice a day. The exact number of times you should wash every day depends on your skin type and lifestyle. Follow your cleansing with a moisturizer that is designed for your skin type.

Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you should resist the urge to wash your face several times a day. It may seem counterintuitive, but washing your face often to remove oil can actually make you wind up with oilier skin and acne. This is because overwashing can strip your skin of its natural oils and cause it to respond by producing more oil. Washing too often can also make acne and inflammation worse.

People with oily skin should wash their faces less than people who have dry skin. You should wash your face at night to remove makeup, dirt, and oil, but you do not need to wash it in the morning. This will help your skin produce the right amount of oil to keep it moisturized but not greasy.

Dry or Combination Skin

If your face has dry or combination skin, you still need to wash it regularly. You should wash your face twice a day, in the morning and at night. You should wash your face at night even if you did not wear makeup during the day.

Other Skin Care Advice

You might need to wash your face more often than these recommendations in some circumstances. For example, if you work out during the day, you may need to wash your face more often.

If you are not sure what type of skin you have and how often you should wash your face, you should see a dermatologist or aesthetician. At The Beauty Bar, we can help you figure out the right skin care routine and help you choose the right products for your skin type. We can also help you with makeup for a special occasion. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

How to Deal with Summer Hair and Skin Problems

Summer is a time for relaxing at the beach or by the pool and going to barbecues and backyard parties. All of that time spent in the sun can cause your makeup to run and make you break out, and the humidity and chlorine can turn your hair into an unruly mess. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat and look great all summer long.

Protect Your Hair and Skin from Chlorine

Chlorine in a pool can rob your skin and hair of natural oils and moisture. Shower after swimming to keep your skin from becoming dry and flaky, then put on a moisturizing body lotion. Protect your hair with a conditioner that nourishes hair and protects it from chlorine. Rinse the chlorine out of your hair as soon as possible after swimming. If you swim a lot, you might want to wear a swimming cap.

Prevent Frizzy Hair

Moisture in the summer air can cause frizzy hair. Instead of fighting your wavy hair, you can embrace it with a sea salt spray that will eliminate your frizz and leave you with luxurious waves. Use a good conditioner to keep your hair hydrated.

How to Deal with Sweat

Sweat can make your makeup run, even if it is waterproof. If you are going to be spending a lot of time outdoors, you can decide not to wear mascara and eyeliner. If you do wear makeup and it runs, wipe your cheeks and then smudge the rest of the liner and mascara with a Q-tip to create a smoky eye.

If you are sweating, you can turn it into a healthy-looking glow. Apply a matte primer to prevent too much oil from accumulating on your skin and blot your T-zone with blotting papers. You can also spritz on a face mist to get a glowing look.

Avoid Sunburn

You should always wear sunscreen if you are going to be outside in the summer. Put it on your face, body, scalp, décolletage, and ears. If you get a sunburn, take a cool shower or bath with oatmeal, whole milk, and honey to soothe your skin and then apply aloe vera.

Prevent Breakouts from Your Sunglasses

Sunglasses can keep you from squinting and make you look stylish in the summer, but they can also cause breakouts. The frames are in contact with your eyebrows and the areas under your eyes and along the bridge of your nose all the time. You can prevent acne by cleaning your sunglasses with soap and water or an antibacterial wipe.

Get a New Look for the Summer

If you are thinking about changing your look for the summer, come to The Beauty Bar. We can help you choose the perfect new hairstyle and give you advice on the right hair products and makeup to use to look great all summer long. Make an appointment today.

Are These Products Safe to Use on Your Face?

There are tons of beauty products on the market that are designed to treat specific problems, but many people choose to use products that are designed for other purposes on their faces. If you have heard someone suggest using a product that is not made for beauty purposes to get clearer skin, you may have wondered if it is safe and effective. These are some products that you can safely use on your face to help you get clearer, healthier skin.

How to Moisturize Your Skin

As you get older, your skin becomes thinner and less elastic, so keeping it hydrated is more important than ever. Thicker moisturizers do a better job of locking in moisture. Petroleum jelly is an excellent moisturizer because it is thick and has almost no water, so it does not evaporate and release moisture, but rather creates a barrier to keep moisture in. It is best to apply petroleum jelly after you take a shower when your skin is damp. It should not cause acne, but if you have oily skin or rosacea you should use a lighter, non-comedogenic moisturizer.

Body lotions and face lotions are often very similar. Face lotions can be milder and provide more moisture, but you can use body lotion on your face.

How to Get Clearer Skin without Drying It out

Many toners and astringents contain alcohol. Depending on the types of alcohol they contain, they may or may not dry out your skin. Products with isopropyl alcohol are more likely to dry out skin and led to inflammation. Benzyl alcohol will not. If you use a toner or astringent to treat oily skin, use a small amount and follow it with a light moisturizer. You might also want to try a different face wash or a topical cream to fight oily skin.

Citrus juices, such as lemon juice, contain citric acid, and apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid. The pH of healthy skin is slightly acidic, which helps fight bacteria and yeast. You can use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar as a mild astringent, but you should dilute it with an equal part water to avoid irritating or burning your skin.

When used sparingly, baking soda can be a natural facial scrub and skin brightener. Dilute it with water to avoid drying out your skin. You can mix it with a face cleanser or coconut oil.

Toothpaste can treat a blemish. Many toothpastes have antibacterial agents, such as triclosan and baking soda. You should only use toothpaste on a blemish for a day or two to avoid irritation. If the toothpaste burns your skin, wipe it off and use a traditional anti-acne product.

An electric cleansing brush can give you healthier skin, but it should only be used a couple of times per week. Using it too much can cause irritation, swelling, and acne.

Make an Appointment for Special Occasion Makeup and Beauty Advice

If you need help with makeup for a special occasion, come to The Beauty Bar. We can help you choose the right look for your event and give you advice on which products to use to have healthy, glowing skin every day. Contact us today to make an appointment.

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